In a dramatic showdown that has captured the attention of the Bollywood fraternity, Divya Khossla Kumar has openly criticized Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt regarding their film Jigra. The conflict erupted following the film's release on October 11, with Divya accusing the duo of borrowing heavily from her earlier project, Savi. This controversy has sparked a larger conversation about ethics in filmmaking and the power dynamics within the industry.
Divya Khossla Kumar, the wife of producer Bhushan Kumar, earlier voiced her concerns through social media, highlighting the similarities between Jigra and her film Savi. Recently, while talking to Hindustan Times, she asserted, “Both films share the same story, but my film went into production first.”
Divya expressed her frustration over how Savi, which follows a housewife's daring attempts to rescue her husband from prison, has been overshadowed by the star power of Alia Bhatt. The familial connection adds another layer, as Savi is co-produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Alia's uncle.
A Look At The Plots of Savi and Jigra
Jigra and Savi share striking similarities in their core plotlines, both revolving around daring jailbreaks and the lengths to which a protagonist will go to save a loved one. In Savi, the narrative follows a housewife's attempt to break her husband out of a high-security prison in England, drawing inspiration from the mythological tale of Savitri and Satyavan.
On the other hand, Jigra tells the story of Satya Anand, played by Alia Bhatt, who orchestrates a bold escape to rescue her brother, Ankur, from a foreign prison where he faces torture and potential execution. Both films feature strong female leads driven by love and determination, highlighting themes of familial loyalty and the fight against injustice.
Derogatory Language Accusation
Divya has also raised alarms about potential manipulation of box office figures. Posting an image of a nearly empty theatre where Jigra was screening. Following this, Karan Johar took to social media and posted a cryptic message that read, “Silence is the best speech you will ever give to fools.” While it did not explicitly address Divya's allegations, many interpreted it as a direct jab at her claims.
This led to Divya accusing Karan Johar of using “derogatory language” to dismiss her allegations. In the Hindustan Times interview, she said that Karan had allegedly referred to her as a “fool” for speaking out. “Is it right to call a woman a fool for pointing out unethical practices? If this happens to me, what about those new to the industry? No one is a king here, and I won’t be treated like a subject” she stated.
Divya’s comments have resonated with other industry figures as well. Reportedly, Kangana Ranaut, known for her vocal criticism of Karan Johar, seemed to support Divya’s stance by questioning the treatment of women-centric films in the industry. Meanwhile, actor Bijou Thaangjam has also pointed out discriminatory practices against actors from Northeast India, broadening the conversation around Jigra and its implications.
Divya Khossla Kumar, the wife of producer Bhushan Kumar, earlier voiced her concerns through social media, highlighting the similarities between Jigra and her film Savi. Recently, while talking to Hindustan Times, she asserted, “Both films share the same story, but my film went into production first.”
Divya expressed her frustration over how Savi, which follows a housewife's daring attempts to rescue her husband from prison, has been overshadowed by the star power of Alia Bhatt. The familial connection adds another layer, as Savi is co-produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Alia's uncle.
A Look At The Plots of Savi and Jigra
Jigra and Savi share striking similarities in their core plotlines, both revolving around daring jailbreaks and the lengths to which a protagonist will go to save a loved one. In Savi, the narrative follows a housewife's attempt to break her husband out of a high-security prison in England, drawing inspiration from the mythological tale of Savitri and Satyavan.
On the other hand, Jigra tells the story of Satya Anand, played by Alia Bhatt, who orchestrates a bold escape to rescue her brother, Ankur, from a foreign prison where he faces torture and potential execution. Both films feature strong female leads driven by love and determination, highlighting themes of familial loyalty and the fight against injustice.
Derogatory Language Accusation
Divya has also raised alarms about potential manipulation of box office figures. Posting an image of a nearly empty theatre where Jigra was screening. Following this, Karan Johar took to social media and posted a cryptic message that read, “Silence is the best speech you will ever give to fools.” While it did not explicitly address Divya's allegations, many interpreted it as a direct jab at her claims.
This led to Divya accusing Karan Johar of using “derogatory language” to dismiss her allegations. In the Hindustan Times interview, she said that Karan had allegedly referred to her as a “fool” for speaking out. “Is it right to call a woman a fool for pointing out unethical practices? If this happens to me, what about those new to the industry? No one is a king here, and I won’t be treated like a subject” she stated.
Divya’s comments have resonated with other industry figures as well. Reportedly, Kangana Ranaut, known for her vocal criticism of Karan Johar, seemed to support Divya’s stance by questioning the treatment of women-centric films in the industry. Meanwhile, actor Bijou Thaangjam has also pointed out discriminatory practices against actors from Northeast India, broadening the conversation around Jigra and its implications.
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